Marijuana ordinances up for vote

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By Patrick Stout

The McDonough County Voice

By Patrick Stout

Posted Aug. 16, 2014 at 5:22 AM

By Patrick Stout
Posted Aug. 16, 2014 at 5:22 AM

Three city ordinances dealing with the new state medical marijuana law are scheduled for final votes Monday by the Macomb City Council. One of the ordinances would establish definitions for medical marijuana cultivation facilities and dispensary locations. Another would add the two categories to the city's zoning use matrix, and the third would specify the appropriate zoning locations.

Aldermen could also cast final votes on a resolution authorizing a non-exclusive cable television franchise for MTC Communications. The Colchester-based company would join Macomb-based Comcast as a provider of cable services to city residents

A resolution to adopt a policy for the bow hunting of deer in Spring Lake Park is scheduled for a final vote. Despite only one concern being filed with the city during a monthlong deliberative process, at least two aldermen late this week reported receiving a wave of residential concerns.

Aldermen Dave Dorsett and Mellie Gilbert each stated that they were receiving calls or internet messages about hunting in the lake area. Each said that those concerned were advised to submit their concerns in writing or to attend Monday's city council meeting.

The city council is also scheduled to hear first readings of two ordinances. One would require residential water meters of one inch or less in diameter to be placed in an outside pit next to any newly-built home, and the other would authorize the sale of surplus city property.

Also at Monday's session, Mayor Mike Inman intends to introduce a proclamation designating the week of August 25 as "Workforce Development Week" in Macomb.

The city council meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on the second floor of Macomb City Hall.